Chandler Harnish

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was to sit out Thursday night's game against the Green Bay Packers.

ESPN reported Bridgewater's left ankle was not healthy enough for the team to consider risking his long-term health just four days after the rookie was carted to the locker room with a high ankle sprain. Coach Mike Zimmer indicated an MRI exam and X-rays showed no major damage to the ankle.

Replacing Bridgewater was former Vikings starter Christian Ponder, who would go from third string to the No. 1 quarterback in the span of three weeks.

Ponder, 26, has 35 career starts with 38 touchdowns and 36 interceptions.

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